MML FC were knocked out of the Makhado Mayoral Cup competition when they were beaten 3-1 by Makhitha Up the Brooms at Maebane on Sunday.

At the end of regulation time, the score was still 0-0 and the winner was determined by a penalty shoot-out. As the result indicates, the game was a balanced affair, but MML created more scoring opportunities. Brooms started to demonstrate their rough skills in the middle of the first half and the referee calmed the situation by reprimanding Mashudu Rambuda with a card. Rambuda had brutally tackled Tshepo Madzhie from behind.

The keeper of MML, Mashile Luvhimbi, made his presence felt in the 34th minute. Brooms were awarded a free kick just outside the box. Mpho Mathivha unleashed from the set piece. Luvhimbi impressed even the opponents when he braved the hot shot and executed a brilliant save.

Khathutshelo Ramuedzisi of Brooms was lucky to escape with a yellow card. He handled the ball intentionally, but the referee only flashed a yellow card, when everyone thought he would be taking an early shower.

Brooms will face the winners in the Sinthumule area, Madombidzha Try Again, in the final of Zoutpansberg region at the weekend.